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Andrae Family History

Andrae Surname Meaning

German (also Andrä): patronymic (using a Latin genitive) from the personal name Andreas.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Andrae family from?

You can see how Andrae families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Andrae family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Andrae families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Andrae family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Andrae's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Andrae families in 1911.
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What did your Andrae ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Andrae. 36% of Andrae men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Andrae women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Andrae were Custodian and Housekeeper.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    36%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Custodian
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Librarian
    23%
  • Machine Operator
    23%
  • Housekeeper
    23%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 785 immigration records available for the last name Andrae. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 954 military records available for the last name Andrae. For the veterans among your Andrae ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Andrae lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Andrae life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Andrae in 1944 was 43, and 74 in 2004.

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